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Sarah was pulled into her father’s boat as they made their way back to shore.

“All of our fishing lines had become tangled around Sarah’s kayak so it was dragging along behind us,” he said.

“The shark then followed us.”

The girl's father, who was in a nearby boat, was able to pull her from the water to her safety. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)Sarah Williams was paddling off the coast of Normanville, south of Adelaide. (9NEWS) (9NEWS)

Reaching the shore, Sarah was treated by paramedics before being taken to Victor Harbour Hospital with minor scratches and bruising.

Sea Rescue Squadron members are patrolling the area.

Police are urging any further shark sightings to be reported to the Police Assistance Line immediately on 131 444.